Los Angeles
Los Angeles , city, seat of the county of Los Angeles, Southern California, USA It is the second most populous city and metropolitan area (after New York City) in the United States. The city extends over a broad coastal plain nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean; the much larger county of Los Angeles, which encompasses the city, contains some 90 other incorporated cities, including Beverly Hills, Pasadena, and Long Beach. The province also includes two of the Channel Islands, Santa Catalina and San Clemente; Mount San Antonio, commonly known as Mount Baldy or Old Baldy, 10,046 feet (3,062 meters) high; more than 2,330 square kilometers of desert; and 75 miles (120 km) from the seacoast.
History
The history of Los Angeles begins some ten or twenty thousand years before the first Europeans arrived in Southern California; see timeline. For most of human history, there was no city of Los Angeles; For thousands of years, hunters and gatherers gathered in villages on the banks and banks of the rivers. Around 1769, when the first Mexican and Spanish settlers arrived, the basin was populated by the Cahuilla [Kaweah], Cupeño, Luiseño and Serrano, speakers of Takic languages, a branch of Northern Uto-Aztec (see information from the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians and the Language Family Index, both external). The Cahuilla in Riverside had a population of 10,000 in fifty towns.Other indigenous groups included the Kawengnam, Asuzangna, Topanga, Cucamongna, Tuhumgna, Maliwu, Simi, Kamulos, Kastic, Yangna,
Among the expedition members were Gaspar de Portola and JunÃpero Serra. The soldiers were in command of the Mexican Rivera y Moncada. In addition, there were eighty Baja California natives, twenty-five Catalan soldiers, a group of Franciscan missionaries, and a dozen craftsmen.
Population
Los Angeles is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is also the county seat of Los Angeles County. With a population of 3,985,516 in 2020, it is the largest city in California and the second largest city in the United States. Los Angeles is currently growing at 0.05% per year and its population has increased by 5.09% since the most recent census. square miles.
An official 2013 population estimate of Los Angeles showed the city had a population of 3,862,839, meaning it grew by nearly 37,000 people in 2012.
Income
The median household income in Los Angeles is $96,416 with a poverty rate of 17.99%. The median rental cost in recent years has been $1,450 per month and the median home value is $636,900. The median age in Los Angeles is 35.6 years, 34.7 years for men and 36.5 years for women.
Climate
Los Angeles, California gets an average of 16 inches of rain per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Los Angeles averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Los Angeles. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Economy
Southern California’s regional economy is huge, diversified, and constantly evolving. Agriculture became important after the first citrus groves were planted by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century. Production was also important. The province boasts a wide range of financial and business services, high-tech manufacturing, and craft and fashion industries such as jewelry, clothing, toys, music and, most famously, movies. If the metropolis of Los Angeles were a country, it would have a gross national product that exceeds that of any in a handful of the wealthiest countries in the world.
After a long period of growth in the 20th century, the local economy went into recession in the 1990s. A strong recovery began in the mid-decade and the economy showed significant resilience, especially in the high-tech sector. By the end of the century, construction, transportation, utilities, finance, insurance, real estate and government services were the fastest growing sectors for employment.
Notable People or Companies
Angelina Jolie
the daughter of actor Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, Angelina Jolie is a true Los Angeles daughter. She is now 42 years old and arguably the most famous actress in the world. Expanding her field of work well beyond the realm of acting to include both filmmaking and humanitarian work, she has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s foremost personalities. Her face is one of the most famous in the world and has modeled for fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Mac Cosmetics. A tumultuous, on-and-off relationship with Brad Pitt caused many people to call them Hollywood’s dominant power couple.Although they are currently divorced, both Pitt and Jolie have benefited (and probably suffered) from the massive tabloid and media attention that has constantly followed their relationship. This partnership produced six children, sure to be followed closely as they grow up to be future stars. Jolie is no stranger to the LA nightlife .
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leo DiCaprio , one of Hollywood’s most prominent faces, was born to George and Irmelin DiCaprio. Growing up as a child actor, he started in television before making the move to film, where he found immediate success as the star of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Now 42, DiCaprio has enjoyed continued success in the film industry since making his mark as the star of James Cameron’s Titanic. He is another Hollywood star who expanded his portfolio beyond the film industry, taking on a stewardship role, including extensive philanthropic activities and environmental activism.His latest films have earned him a slew of Golden Globe and Academy Award recognitions for portraying complex characters such as Hugh Glass in The Revenant and Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. Celebrities like Leo use Los Angeles limousines to travel around the area.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Now 44, is an award-winning actress who gained worldwide recognition for her performance in Shakespeare in Love, which won her both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actress. Between 2003 and 2016, Paltrow was married to Coldplay singer Chris Martin and they have two children together. Gwyneth Paltrow has been involved in numerous other projects in addition to film, including a starring role on the television series Glee, as well as numerous philanthropic and activism-related roles. She has recorded several audiobooks for children and is the global face of perfume brand Estée Lauder.
Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones is the daughter of famed record producer Quincy Jones, Jr. and actress Peggy Lipton. At age 41, she received critical acclaim for her portrayals on television, such as that of Ann Perkins on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. Jones is also a notable screenwriter and is the author of a comic book series called Frenemy of the State. She has been a spokesperson for Dove and has a passion for philanthropic work, both of which have contributed to her strong personal brand and positive global reputation.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is one of the foremost American television personalities, with a strong personal brand that has made her transition from modeling to film and television roles. At age 43, her best-known TV role is that of the creator of America’s Next Top Model, a hugely influential TV modeling reality show that has a worldwide following. At the same time, she has spread her influence across the entertainment world, appearing on the music scene and writing books that have appeared on The New York Times bestseller list. Tyra and her girls love going out on party buses in Los Angeles !
